Latin America Top Stories

Andean Silver raises $17 million to speed up Cerro Bayo exploration

Resource estimate for the Chilean project was recently boosted by 66 million ounces of silver equivalent to 91 Moz AgEq.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2024 | 3:55 am

BHP’s fertilizer boss bets on low-cost potash to challenge rivals

Jansen mine is expected to produce potash at costs that…

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 9:44 am

Aclara advances on environmental permitting for Chilean rare earth project

The company said it is aiming to file a response…

Staff Writer | September 18, 2024 | 9:32 am

Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals

India has been exploring ways to secure supplies of lithium.

Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 7:01 am

Rinehart to buy stake in Titan Minerals’ Ecuadorian copper project

It will pay $120 million for an 80% stake in…

Reuters | September 17, 2024 | 5:15 pm

Chilean Cobalt enters offtake deal, partnership with Glencore

Chilean Cobalt will supply Glencore with 100% of the cobalt and copper production from La Cobaltera for an initial period of five years.

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 9:51 am

Silvercorp acquisition of Adventus hits roadblock

Silvercorp sees potential cancellation of the environmental permit for Adventus' El Domo project as an unmet condition for closing the deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2024 | 3:36 am

RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies

Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz. across its global operations, which span four continents.

Staff Writer | July 7, 2024 | 2:30 pm

Brazil’s Lula will ‘demand’ compensation for Mariana and Brumadinho

The Brazilian President is expected to meet with Vale executives next week.

Staff Writer | July 4, 2024 | 9:15 am

BHP cuts employee incentives by 20% globally — report

The world's largest listed miner is reportedly paying only 80% of short-term incentives offered in 2023-24, as it missed performance goals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2024 | 5:57 am

Vale picks mining veteran Usmar to lead base metals turnaround

The board of the Rio de Janeiro-based miner reportedly chose Shaun Usmar to head Vale Base Metals.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2024 | 1:06 pm

Eramet targets November production start at Argentina lithium plant

Eramet aims to start production at its new Centenario lithium plant in Argentina before the end of the year.

Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 8:52 am

Antofagasta outlines progress on $4.4bn Centinela expansion

The second concentrator will add 144,000 tonnes of copper a year to the company’s overall production, extending the mine's life 30 more years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2024 | 8:18 am

Codelco sees copper output ticking up in second half of year

Codelco's output continued to decline year-on-year in the first half of 2024 but should tick up in the second half of this year.

Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 7:57 am

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